800 Park Avenue Suite 111A, Keene. N.H. 03431 (603) 499-6500
Fall
2012
Chester Gillette and The Murder that Will Never Die
By Craig Brandon
After 100 years, the definitive book about the famous American Tragedy murder case of 1906 can be written. Based on dozens of pieces of important new evidence, including Chester Gillette's recently found diary, Grace Brown's 1902 diary, recently unearthed newspaper records, the location of the murder weapon and research by dozens of scholars around the world, this is the last word on the case. Loaded with photos and illustrations, many of them not available for a century, this is the book to have for the thousands of people interested in this story. And it's written by the acknowledged expert on the case with 30 years of experience investigating the case.
384 pages, 6 by 9 format, soft cover trade binding, over 250 illustrations, $24.95 ISBN 978-0-9795067-6-5
Summer
2012
New Hampshire Historical Markers and Their Stories
By Richard Marville
The state's 200 history lessons by the side of the road don't tell the whole story. Richard Marville fills in the blanks with anecdotes and tales about the people, places and incidents that the state has considered important enough to erect steel markers in commemoration. There are 200 stories here spanning the state from north to south, making up the rich heritage that the state has to offer. This book will be of interest to tourists, residents and social studies teachers.
288 pages, 6 by 9 format, with 200 photos, $19.95.
2011
Annals of the Grand Monadnock
By Allen Chamberlain
The original history of Mount Monadnock, written by the man who hiked it, skied it and explored it for over 30 years and played a major role in its preservation. Using the research he did on the original owners of the area during his preservation efforts, Chamberlain describes the mountains history and lore. The book contains period photographs and notes. This new edition, a reprint of the original 1936 edition, includes a biography of Chamberlain and his efforts to preserve Monadnock. A portion of the sale of each book will go to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
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